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Performing Arts Calendar

Visit the Performing Arts at Iowa calendar to view all upcoming performing arts events happening across our vibrant and creative campus.

Upcoming Department of Dance events

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Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Kyle Marshall
Artist Talk:
April 21, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Performance:
May 7, 6 p.m.
VAB Atrium

Elizabeth Rose
Exhibition:
May 4–16
VAB Drewelowe

Artist Talk:
May 5, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Ada Friedman
Exhibition:
May 4—16
VAB Mendieta

Artist Talk:
May 6, 6 p.m.
ABW 116

More info at grantwood.uiowa.edu

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Wizard of Oz - Youth Ballet and Community Dance School 2026 Spring Concert

Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Space Place Theater

Each year, the UI Youth Ballet and Community Dance School’s spring concert reflects the shared efforts of students, faculty, and staff across our program. This season’s original production, The Wizard of Oz, brings the beloved cinematic tale to life through new choreography set to live piano, featuring a fresh arrangement of the film’s iconic score by Douglas Baker. Audiences will follow Dorothy’s journey through Oz as she meets unforgettable friends and finds her way back home. The evening also...

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Wizard of Oz - Youth Ballet and Community Dance School 2026 Spring Concert

Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Space Place Theater

Each year, the UI Youth Ballet and Community Dance School’s spring concert reflects the shared efforts of students, faculty, and staff across our program. This season’s original production, The Wizard of Oz, brings the beloved cinematic tale to life through new choreography set to live piano, featuring a fresh arrangement of the film’s iconic score by Douglas Baker. Audiences will follow Dorothy’s journey through Oz as she meets unforgettable friends and finds her way back home. The evening also...

Wizard of Oz - Youth Ballet and Community Dance School 2026 Spring Concert promotional image

Wizard of Oz - Youth Ballet and Community Dance School 2026 Spring Concert

Saturday, April 25, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Space Place Theater

Each year, the UI Youth Ballet and Community Dance School’s spring concert reflects the shared efforts of students, faculty, and staff across our program. This season’s original production, The Wizard of Oz, brings the beloved cinematic tale to life through new choreography set to live piano, featuring a fresh arrangement of the film’s iconic score by Douglas Baker. Audiences will follow Dorothy’s journey through Oz as she meets unforgettable friends and finds her way back home. The evening also...

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Dance Honors Showing & Undergrad Event

Thursday, April 30, 2026 7:30pm
Space Place Theater

Free and open to the public.

This performance will feature works choreographed by Honors students Emily Pyburn and Evan Zukin and undergraduate students from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

Program
7:30 p.m. Honors projects
8:00 p.m. Undergraduate projects

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Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Kyle Marshall
Artist Talk:
April 21, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Performance:
May 7, 6 p.m.
VAB Atrium

Elizabeth Rose
Exhibition:
May 4–16
VAB Drewelowe

Artist Talk:
May 5, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Ada Friedman
Exhibition:
May 4—16
VAB Mendieta

Artist Talk:
May 6, 6 p.m.
ABW 116

More info at grantwood.uiowa.edu

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Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Kyle Marshall
Artist Talk:
April 21, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Performance:
May 7, 6 p.m.
VAB Atrium

Elizabeth Rose
Exhibition:
May 4–16
VAB Drewelowe

Artist Talk:
May 5, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Ada Friedman
Exhibition:
May 4—16
VAB Mendieta

Artist Talk:
May 6, 6 p.m.
ABW 116

More info at grantwood.uiowa.edu

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions promotional image

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Grant Wood Artist Talks and Exhibitions

Kyle Marshall
Artist Talk:
April 21, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Performance:
May 7, 6 p.m.
VAB Atrium

Elizabeth Rose
Exhibition:
May 4–16
VAB Drewelowe

Artist Talk:
May 5, 6 p.m.
VAB E125

Ada Friedman
Exhibition:
May 4—16
VAB Mendieta

Artist Talk:
May 6, 6 p.m.
ABW 116

More info at grantwood.uiowa.edu

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Dance Graduate Concert

Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:00pm
Space Place Theater

Free and open to the public.

This performance will feature works choreographed by graduate students from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

It's all part of #NewWorkCity, the spring initiative by #PerformingArtsAtIowa to highlight new work created by our talented graduate students in the performing arts. Join us as we celebrate one part of the full range of creative work happening at the University of Iowa. Keep an eye out for more posts this spring featuring #NewWorkCity: a nod to the...

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Dance Graduate Concert

Friday, May 8, 2026 8:00pm
Space Place Theater

Free and open to the public.

This performance will feature works choreographed by graduate students from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

It's all part of #NewWorkCity, the spring initiative by #PerformingArtsAtIowa to highlight new work created by our talented graduate students in the performing arts. Join us as we celebrate one part of the full range of creative work happening at the University of Iowa. Keep an eye out for more posts this spring featuring #NewWorkCity: a nod to the...